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Google took a simple concept - text keywords - and became an Internet leader. In most markets, Google has the search market share lead and management is looking to expand into new markets. The search giant hasn't quite found its next big hit, but Google Apps and Android are promising extensions of the business. The game plan for Google: Expand into new markets like mobile and grow advertising revenue. Google is also dabbling in everything from broadband to power management to alternative energy. The company is well positioned to benefit from cloud computing and the consumerization of IT.

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The companies have furthered their commitment to curb online terrorist content, pumping funds into research and pledging to work with 50 smaller tech players to keep the content away from their platforms.

If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here is a selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy.
(Updated September 2017)

The Samsung Galaxy S8 already has the best cellular signal performance of all devices I have tested, but there are still areas where coverage can be spotty. With the ReachCase, calls are no longer dropped in these areas.

Samsung wants to be the smartphone brand for the enterprise and thanks to powerful communication consolidation apps like Samsung Focus, it's definitely doing what it needs to in order to gain followers.

Google Chrome is a great browser that's used on more than half of the computers out there. But it's also a big power hog for those who have to work on laptops or tablets. Here's how to make it use less power.

Samsung is the world's most popular smartphone manufacturer and after being sent a back of Samsung gear to test with the new unlocked version of the Galaxy S8 it is clear that it has everything to support a powerful ecosystem.

If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here is a selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy.
(Updated May 2, 2017)

The ZenFone AR offers a unique augmented reality experience as the technology begins to mature. The phone feels great with the leather back, looks fabulous with the high resolution Super AMOLED screen, and has the internal specs needed to power it for all business use.

Back in 2013, many wished Nokia had gone with Android to survive without the Microsoft takeover. Nokia-branded smartphones are back and the Nokia 6 gives us a glimpse of the greatness to come from HMD Global.

If you spend your time working outside or in conditions where you might wrap your phone in a big, bulky rugged case, then you may want to consider the affordable LG X Venture. It is built tough and provides solid performance with the software being the only let down.

The first generation Huawei Watch was a fashionable watch, but this year's model is ready for the road instead of the office. It's packed with powerful specs and takes on the Apple Watch when it comes to fitness.

The Huawei P10 brings all of the high end specs from the Mate 9 into a 5.1-inch form factor. The unique front-facing fingerprint scanner, dazzling color options, and advanced camera modes make this pocket-sized phone a joy to use.

Other than last year's LG G5 modular mishap, LG has been improving its G series with each release. The LG G6 is its best yet and competes with the other flagships at a lower price in a form factor fit for business.

There are plenty of choices in the Android world for less than $300 and the Moto G5 Plus may be the best. The standby screen, useful gestures, long battery life, and water resistant nano coating make it very difficult to justify paying two to three times this amount for a flagship.